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LR53 UAE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,066 mi
Last recorded158,066 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 UAE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 158,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Out & inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Out & inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 158,066 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Out & inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Out & inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 143,900 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 143,900 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2024 132,104 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 122,105 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 122,105 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 108,545 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 108,460 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2021 103,476 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror glass damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2019 101,349 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 101,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 99,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 98,492 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 96,658 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 91,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Jul 2015 91,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Jul 2014 79,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jul 2014 79,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2013 66,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 66,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 54,781 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight mark in nearside front tyre wall

Fail 3 Aug 2012 54,781 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight mark in nearside front tyre wall

Pass 19 Aug 2011 36,804 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 14,487 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 15,831 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 11,814 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 9,634 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 9,634 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 7,763 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Yaris?

Based on 9,038,234 MOT tests across 631,037 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
4,759
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
631,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 149,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 133,602
position lamp(s) not working 65,683
Stop lamp not working 58,922
Brake pipe excessively corroded 52,660
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LR53 UAE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 61,835 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Yaris fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 149,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR53 UAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Yaris typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Yaris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LR53 UAE registered?

LR53 UAE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is LR53 UAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 UAE shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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